
"The Making Of" explores the creative pros behind the most innovative films & TV shows in recent history. themakingof.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 137 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsTV & Film | |||

In this episode, we welcome Lee Cronin. Lee is the writer and director of The Mummy, which follows his breakout work on The Hole in the Ground and Evil Dead Rise. In our conversation, Lee shares about reimagining The Mummy, writing the script, his di... more
In this episode, we welcome director Paris Barclay and editor Scott D. Hanson. Paris is an Emmy Award–winning director whose work spans series such as The West Wing, Sons of Anarchy, In Treatment, and Monster, and Scott is an Emmy-nominated editor wi... more
In this episode of The Making Of, we’re joined by cinematographer James Whitaker, ASC. His work spans acclaimed projects including The Cooler, Thank You for Smoking, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, as well as series like Patriot, Hawkeye, and DTF St.... more
In this episode of The Making Of, we’re joined by Vanessa Bendetti, Kodak’s VP and Head of Motion Picture. She shares insights into her role at the iconic company, where she sits at the intersection of technology and storytelling, and we explore the ... more
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The show centers on behind-the-scenes creativity across cinema and TV, frequently featuring indie filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, and sound professionals who share practical insights from concept to release. Episodes commonly explore how projects are conceived and produced on tight budgets, the evolving role of technology and AI in filmmaking, and the tension between artistic vision and industry realities. A standout pattern is deep-dive conversations with seasoned industry veterans and up-and-coming talents who pull back the curtain on production challenges, collaboration dynamics, and storytelling choices that shape award-worthy work. The format often blends personal origin stories with tactical takeaways—budgeting, workflow, crew ... more
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Recent guests on The Making Of include:
1. Paris Barclay
2. Scott Hanson
3. James Whitaker
4. Vanessa Bendetti
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6. Chris Gore
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8. Mark Fischbach
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